What happened: Smith suffered a non-contact leg injury during Sunday’s third quarter. She will miss the remaining regular-season schedule.
Why it matters: The injury removes a starter from the rotation entering the final five games. Smith had also emerged as the WNBA’s field-goal percentage leader.
By the numbers: Smith averaged 11.7 points and 6.4 rebounds across 38 games while shooting 63.8% from the field.
What to watch: The next update will determine whether Smith could return for the playoffs.